Academic All-Americans

Western New England student-athletes have earned Academic All-America® honors 23 times since 1981. The award, which is now given to over 1,600 student-athletes nationwide each year, began in 1952.

The phrases "Academic All-America" and "Academic All-American" are protected trademarks of the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA). Several other coaches associations and various entities also award academic teams but those individuals are not recognized as Academic All-Americans.

Prior to 2011, there were two sets of teams chosen: One for Division I and one for all other Divisions, NAIA, two-year colleges and Canadian schools. In 2011, the program was expanded to include four sets honorary teams: One for each of NCAA Divisions I, II and III as well as one for NAIA, two-year colleges and Canadian schools. In each program, regional Academic All-District selections are made with the first-team All-District selections being eligible for Academic All-America team selections.